Iowa all-America wrestler Alex Tsirtsis has pleaded guilty to a public intoxication charge.<\/p>\n
Tsirtsis, 21, a junior from Griffith, Ind., was found passed out at a parking ramp in downtown Iowa City early Wednesday, said a complaint filed in Johnson County District Court. The documents said he was disoriented when awakened.<\/p>\n
Tsirtsis had a blood-alcohol content of 0.198, according to the complaint. That content was more than double the legal limit of 0.08.<\/p>\n
He pleaded guilty to the charge, paid $182 in fines and court costs, and was released from the Johnson County jail.<\/p>\n
Online court records indicate it was the third alcohol-related offense for Tsirtsis. He pleaded guilty to public intoxication, possession of a fake ID and possession of alcohol as a minor in October 2003. He was cited for underage possession in July 2005.<\/p>\n
Coach Tom Brands says he’s looking into the situation.<\/p>\n
Tsirtsis is a three-time NCAA qualifier. He has a 69-32 career record. Tsirtsis earned all-America honors for finishing seventh at 141 in 2006.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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